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This sounds a bit too much like a chain email that keeps making the rounds or a Facebook post that keeps popping up, but what the heck, let's play along...

"What would you do in this situation?"

Simple answer, don't allow yourself to get in to that situation. "John" has the situational awareness of a 2x4.

I don't care where I'm stopping to get gas, I'll take a quick look around when pulling in and if something or someone doesn't sit right with me, I won't stop there. If you're on empty and don't have another choice, then park in a well lit spot and sit in your car with the doors locked until whatever or whomever it is that you don't like goes on about their business and leaves.

Then I'm in and out of the car as quickly as possible and while the gas is pumping, I get back in and lock the door til I'm done. Then it's in and out as quickly as possible to finish up and back in the car and driving away.

That way if any one approaches at any time, I'm in the safety of my vehicle with the doors locked. I can tell them nicely and politely to leave me alone and if they choose not to, I can do whatever is necessary to get out of the situation, from calling 911 on my cell, to driving away, to protecting myself if it comes to that. All while they can't get in physical contact with me.